Beatriz Garcia-Velasco – författare

The arrival of photography changed the course of painting forever. In this publication, the dynamic relationship between the two mediums is explored through some of the most iconic artworks of recent times.From the expressive paintings of Pablo Picasso and Paula Rego to striking photographs by Hiroshi Sugimoto and Jeff Wall, we see how these art forms have responded to and shaped each other in ways both small and large. We also discover how the boundaries between painting and photography have been blurred to create new and exciting modes of expression, such as Pauline Boty’s pop paintings, Andy Warhol’s silkscreen prints, the photorealist works of Gerhard Richter, or Andreas Gursky’s large-scale panoramic photographs.Featuring contributions from the artists featured as well as a series of spotlight essays by some of today's most exciting writers, Capturing the Moment provides a fresh and engaging overview of the relationship between the brush and the lens, and the way in which artists have turned to painting and photography to capture moments in time.

Frida Kahlo (1907–54) is widely recognised as one of the defining artists of the twentieth century. Her uncompromising vision, self-fashioning and fearless portrayal of the self have all established her as a beloved global icon.This introduction opens an intimate window into Kahlo’s world, exploring how Mexican traditions, revolutionary ideals and animist cosmovisions shaped her life and work. It traces her journey from Coyoacán, through her travels to the United States and Paris, and back to an adventurous life in Mexico, filled with artistic exchanges, fiestas and corridos, but also chronic illness and suffering. Delving into the many layers of an artist who defied categorisation, this book looks at Kahlo’s constant reimagining of the self as a disabled, mestiza woman, and invites the reader to engage with her legacy in new ways.

Step into the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo: revolutionary artist and global icon.Discover the extraordinary story of Frida Kahlo – one of the most influential artists of all time, a cultural phenomenon, and an internationally recognised commercial icon.Frida: The Making of an Icon showcases over thirty of Kahlo’s most iconic works and introduces her ‘many selves’ – the dedicated wife, the intellectual, the modern artist, and the political activist. Alongside images of treasured garments, jewellery, photographs and memorabilia, the book features works by her contemporaries and many of the artists she inspired from later generations, celebrating her lasting impact on those who continue to reimagine and reclaim her remarkable story.